News Archive

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  1. College of Education and Health Professions Using Interactive Video to Reach Out

    Wednesday, May 15, 2013

    The College of Education and Health Professions has been using interactive video systems to connect with other institutions for research, presentations, conferences, meetings and guest lecturers.

  2. Bumpers College Awards Diploma to First Online Graduate in Latest Online Master's Degree Program

    Wednesday, May 08, 2013

    Sara Beth Waller, a Lonoke County extension agent, will become the first student to take all online courses to earn a Master of Science in agricultural and extension education degree from Bumpers College.

  3. Global Campus Administrator Plays Role in National State Authorization Workshop

    Thursday, April 25, 2013

    The University of Arkansas is taking a leadership role in addressing efficient and effective state authorization and compliance systems for interstate educational programs.

  4. Faculty Explore Tools for Quality Online Course Design

    Friday, April 19, 2013 Faculty participated in a workshop exploring national quality standards for online course design and learned how they can validate the quality of courses through a peer-review process.
  5. U of A Enhancing Support Services and Resources for Online Students

    Wednesday, March 13, 2013

    These services include tutoring, library resources, counseling, career services, financial aid, advising and support for unique student groups.

  6. Select Faculty and Instructors to Attend Workshop Aimed at Producing High-Quality Online Courses

    Tuesday, March 12, 2013

    The University of Arkansas faculty and instructors are working to ensure that U of A online courses are designed to meet nationally recognized quality standards and effective design.

  7. Learning Model Draws Attention From Texas; Math Courses to Be Offered Online

    Monday, March 11, 2013

    Deborah Korth, director of the Mathematics Resource and Teaching Center, spoke with faculty at the University of Texas at Arlington, about Arkansas' model of hybrid courses for math.

  8. Global Campus to Provide Webinar About Offering Online Programs Outside Arkansas

    Thursday, February 21, 2013

    The Global Campus will host a webinar at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, to get a national perspective on what other higher education institutions are doing.

  9. Global Campus Instructors Become Master Certified in Microsoft Office 2010 Applications

    Thursday, February 07, 2013

    Mike Sypult and Starlyn Danley — two instructors who teach Microsoft application classes — received this month the highest Certiport certifications and are now recognized as Microsoft Office 2010 Master Certified.

  10. Nursing Doctorate Available in Fall Semester

    Tuesday, February 05, 2013

    The University of Arkansas will offer a Doctor of Nursing Practice beginning this fall

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